Read more about the article SCV Water Agency poised to notify county, city about suspected carcinogen
The Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant at SCV Water. photo courtesy SCV Water.

SCV Water Agency poised to notify county, city about suspected carcinogen

Local water officials found trace amounts last month of a non-stick chemical suspected of being carcinogenic in 17 of its wells, requiring them to notify key agencies about the discovery.…

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Read more about the article UPDATE: ‘Sexy Vegan’ pleads not guilty to sexually abusing dog
Sexy Vegan, who was recently arrested on a bestiality charge, is shown here on a recent appearance on "Dr. Phil."

UPDATE: ‘Sexy Vegan’ pleads not guilty to sexually abusing dog

By Perry Smith & Jim Holt Signal Managing Editor & Signal Senior Staff Writer A  Newhall man who calls himself “Sexy Vegan” pleaded not guilty in court Friday to sexually…

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Read more about the article Saugus garage fire snuffed out in less than 20 minutes
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Saugus garage fire snuffed out in less than 20 minutes

Firefighters called to a garage fire in Saugus arrived in time to keep the fire away from the house. Shortly after 3 p.m., firefighters with the Los Angeles County Fire…

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Read more about the article Man seriously hurt in Saugus hit-and-run
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Man seriously hurt in Saugus hit-and-run

A man in his 30s suffered serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital Friday morning in what local sheriff’s deputies are treating as a hit and run in Saugus.…

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Read more about the article City Council approves Transit Plan update that recommends neighborhood shuttles, free/reduce transfers
A city bus returns from its morning route at the Transit Maintenance Facility on Constellation Road. Gilbert Bernal \ The Signal

City Council approves Transit Plan update that recommends neighborhood shuttles, free/reduce transfers

The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously adopted an update Tuesday to the Transit Development Plan, which offers 14 recommendations, such as neighborhood shuttles, a local transfer policy and improvements to…

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Read more about the article Herrington going for 300th win; three other Foothill League football teams play tonight
Hart's Jordan Sioussat (56) assists as quarterback Zach Johnson (16) evades Burbank's Lucas Sheppe (25) in the second quarter at College of the Canyons on Friday, September 13, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Herrington going for 300th win; three other Foothill League football teams play tonight

Hart football coach Mike Herrington is approaching tonight’s game against Downey with the same mindset he has ahead of every game. “All I’m worried about is winning the game to…

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Read more about the article Disability dialogue: Rosedell Elementary holds 3rd annual Inclusion Week
Second-graders watch a video on autism as part of Inclusion Week at Rosedell Elementary School in Saugus on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Disability dialogue: Rosedell Elementary holds 3rd annual Inclusion Week

Rosedell Elementary students are learning lessons inside and outside the classroom for Inclusion Week, a few days set aside each year for the impressionable minds of students to be taught…

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Read more about the article Wildcats girls volleyball uses fast start to sweep Hart
West Ranch senior Allison Jacobs bumps the ball in a Foothill League Matchup with Valencia at Valencia High School earlier this season. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Wildcats girls volleyball uses fast start to sweep Hart

Up two games to none, West Ranch girls volleyball player Allison Jacobs got a look in her eyes as the Wildcats trailed Hart 24-23 in the third game in a…

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Read more about the article Saugus and Hart girls tennis goes down to the wire
Emily Christensen of Saugus competes against Hart at Saugus on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus and Hart girls tennis goes down to the wire

In what will likely go down as the closest match of the season, the Saugus and Hart girls tennis teams battled to the very last set on Thursday afternoon at…

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40 cases of whooping cough diagnosed last week in Santa Clarita (VIDEO)

Health officials have diagnosed 40 cases of whooping cough in the Santa Clarita Valley last week, and are expecting more for this week, according to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital officials.…

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Read more about the article Richard Myers — U.S. Air Force — Korean War veteran — Valencia resident
Korean war veteran Richard Myers. Dan Watson/The Signal

Richard Myers — U.S. Air Force — Korean War veteran — Valencia resident

Richard Myers is a man of many hats, and at 88, he has found not one, but four different callings. As an Air Force veteran with a journalism degree, who…

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Read more about the article ‘The Advocates’ screening sparks homelessness discussion among residents
A pannel of experts discuss homelessness following a screening of the documentary "The Advocates" at the Centre in Canyon Country Wednesday night. Cory Rubin/The SIgnal

‘The Advocates’ screening sparks homelessness discussion among residents

About 600,000 Los Angeles County residents are spending 90% or more of their income on housing, according to a 2018 report by the nonprofit Economic Roundtable.  “One earthquake, one hiccup…

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Read more about the article COC to host county’s new voting system mock election Saturday
Mock elections for Voting Solutions for All People scheduled for Sept. 28-29 at 50 locations across the county, including College of the Canyons. Courtesy of the county of Los Angeles

COC to host county’s new voting system mock election Saturday

Los Angeles County’s first public showcase of the new voting experience is scheduled for Saturday with a mock election set to take place at College of the Canyons.  The L.A.…

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